Pakistan, July 6 -- Kriti Sanon has opened up about gender-based discrimination in the Indian film industry, saying that women in Bollywood are often judged by different standards than their male counterparts despite gradual improvements over the years.

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Speaking during a recent interview with a YouTube channel, the actress reflected on her personal experiences and said Bollywood has been the most challenging environment she has worked in compared to other fields, including modelling and engineering college.

Kriti explained that when she began her acting career, opportunities for women were far more limited than they are today. She said many films were centred around ma...